CAREERS

Looking for your next BIG opportunity?

Our people make Big Lots a great place to shop — and a great place to work. We’re looking for people who exemplify our guiding values. Who are committed to customer service. Who want a career with opportunities, challenges, and rewards.

General Office Careers

Find the perfect fit for your career at the Big Lots General Office. Whether you're well into your career or just getting started, we have great new positions in Marketing, Finance, Information Technology, Merchandising, and more. You can search for current General Office job openings by location or job category using the option below.

Distribution Center Careers

Our five distribution centers make sure our stores have the right product in the right place at the right time. We need talented individuals that can maintain our standards of excellence and efficiency. If you have a strong work ethic and the drive to meet our customers' needs, apply today.

Have you explored the site and still have questions or can’t find what you’re looking for? Contact Big Lots Careers by clicking on the button above.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Big Lots is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunities for all employees, as well as providing them with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Big Lots are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Big Lots will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Big Lots will consider for employment qualified individuals with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

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General Questions

Where can I find the list of job openings?

Go to the job link by clicking here. It will take you to the list of jobs for the General Office, Stores, and the Distribution Centers. You can search for positions by keyword, job type, or location.

How do I apply for a job?

For all positions, you may apply online. First, you will need to create a profile/account. Our online application will take you through the process of providing required information.

I applied online.How long does it normally take to be contacted after I apply?

You will receive an automated acknowledgement upon completing the online process. The length of time to review all applications varies by position. Should your qualifications meet our current needs, you will be contacted by a Big Lots representative.

I didn’t find a job that matches my interests.How can I stay informed of future openings?

You’ll want to create a profile/account. Your profile captures work history and educational background, as well as your job preferences. You can specify the type of job, location, or new store opening you’re interested in. Once you create your profile, you can choose to receive email notifications when a job is posted that matches your preferences.

Do you have part-time jobs?

We offer part-time positions in Stores, depending on the specific position and business need. We also hire seasonal positions at certain times of the year, particularly during the holiday season.

What is the minimum age requirement for working in the Stores?

Big Lots associates must be at least 18 years of age.

I’ve worked for Big Lots before. How do I reapply?

Thanks for your interest in returning to Big Lots! If you worked for Big Lots prior to September 2015, you should create a profile/account and search for jobs. By creating a profile, you can set job and location preferences that will automatically send job posting notifications to your inbox.

To be formally considered for a position at Big Lots, we ask that you create a profile/account. It’s quick and easy and by creating your profile, you automatically set up your account. Once you’ve created your profile, you’ll have the opportunity to attach a resume, express your job preference, and create alerts that will provide you with email notifications when positions that meet your interests are posted.

I forgot my Password. How do I reset it?

Please ensure that you have the most updated internet browser version. We recommend using Google Chrome or Firefox

On the website Log In screen, click on the “Forgot your User Name?” link. You will need to know your email address used to create your profile/account, and click Validate. Your User Name will appear on the screen.

I am a new user and want to create a profile. Why does the system say a record already exists under the User Name I selected?

If you click on New User and, while creating a user name and Password, the system gives you an error message that says “a valid record already exists under this User Name,” it means that someone already has an account under the User Name you are trying to create. Or, you created a profile with that User Name and you don’t remember your Password. We recommend creating a unique user name that includes both letters and numbers. User Names must be 4-32 characters long and cannot contains spaces.

I am having trouble getting past the Work History portion of my Secondary Pass Application. What do I need to do?

In most cases you might be having trouble with this section because of the way the Country and State were filled in on each of your Work Experiences. To fix, remove all information in the Country and State fields. Next, click on the word “Search” to the right of the field. When looking up Country, in the keyword section, enter United States and click “Search”. You will receive a list to choose from. Make your selection. When looking up State, in the keyword section, enter your State and click “Search”. You will receive a list to choose from. Make your selection.

Remember you will need to do this for each one of your Work Experiences you have listed in your application.

How do I unsubscribe to job posting email notifications?

You’ll need to log in to your account, click on My Account Options at the top of the Job Search tab, scroll to the Correspondence section and click “Edit”. Uncheck the “send an email notification whenever a new position matching this profile becomes available” box and click “Save”. Your email preferences will now be updated.